Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office raises £2,600 for Guildford Action
17th March 2021
Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office has raised more than £2,600 for its charity partner, Guildford Action, since September through a number of fundraising activities. Guildford Action provides a safe refuge for people who have fallen through the net, or out
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BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
9th October 2019
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a
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Free Well-Being Programme Now Online
22nd July 2020
The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) publish all content for EVERYDAY MIRACLES, to encourage well-being and reduce social isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Everyday Miracles is an extensive programme of online content, featuring videos, activity sheets and resources on
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Redbox, sponsors of Surrey Chambers Golf Day, partner up to host Carbon Neutral Event.
13th September 2018
Wednesday 12th September saw the first Surrey Chambers Golf Society golf-day of the Autumn season, held at the prestigious and historic New Zealand Golf Club. With new organisation of these SCGS events by the Chambers’ very own wonderfully dedicated
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Air filters and opening windows can reduce classroom pollution by up to 36% – Surrey study
14th March 2024
To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In England, 7,800 schools are in locations where
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Element Celebrates Opening of New Connected Technologies Laboratory in Surrey
5th June 2024
LONDON, UK – June 4, 2024 – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today hosted the grand opening of its new $10m Connected Technologies Center of Excellence in Surrey, Guildford. In attendance
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BCC responds to ONS labour market statistics
10th November 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for November, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The rise in the unemployment rate and redundancies is further evidence that the damage being done to the UK jobs market
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Surrey’s Disabled Artists showcase artwork at The Lightbox Gallery for Surrey Artist Open Studios
24th May 2024
DAiSYPresents their DAiSY~ChainArtists Exhibition at The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey. DAiSY (DisabilityArts in Surrey) is proud to present the inaugural DAiSY~Chain Artists Network Exhibition, showcasing artworks by d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from Surrey and the South East. This exhibition is
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Brooklands Hotel Achieves Gold Ecosmart Accreditation
7th June 2022
Brooklands Hotel is on a journey to achieve rigorous environmental and sustainable practices across its business. The first step on this journey was to work with Greengage Solutions who independently identified and documented our current sustainable processes and measures. The
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BCC responds to the latest UK Finance Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme update
7th May 2020
Commenting on the latest UK Finance figures (7 May) on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Although the steady improvement in the number of firms accessing CBILS is welcome, with many firms only having a few
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BCC comments on British Steel
22nd May 2019
Commenting on the news British Steel is entering insolvency, Hannah Essex, Co-executive director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Chamber businesses will be concerned about the potential impact of British Steel entering insolvency, particularly those in their supply
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
12th October 2020
Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 28th November 2022
28th November 2022
Budget reaction The Chancellor stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement has not increased business confidence. Businesses welcomed support with business rates, and retention of the employment allowance, although the reduction in the dividend allowance will impact many smaller firms.
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Budget 2020: Much to welcome for business communities across the UK
11th March 2020
The British Chambers of Commerce provides its full response to the 2020 Budget. Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s March Budget, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “There’s much to welcome in this Budget for business communities
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Your international business needs multilingual platforms now more than ever
7th September 2020
As businesses start getting back on their feet, they need to adapt to the new norms. Face-to-face networking, physical interactions with stakeholders and store visits from potential and existing customers have reduced considerably and the digital marketplace has gained
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No more Transition at the UK Border
30th July 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Announces Mill Studio Summer 2022 Season
29th April 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming summer 2022 Mill Studio season. The summer programme features a diverse mix of established and emerging artists and is full to the brim with exciting new work from across the
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British Business in China Assess the Impact of the Coronavirus on Business Operations
21st February 2020
10 February 2020, Beijing—Last week the British chambers of commerce in China surveyed our members on the impact of the novel coronavirus pneumonia on their operations in China. The survey was conducted between Wednesday 5th February and Friday
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BCC and Bibby Financial Services: Uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rates holding back UK exports
11th October 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Bibby Financial Services (BFS) have revealed that uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rate volatility are holding back the potential of many UK exporters. The recent survey included 1,140 internationally active UK
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – January 2023
3rd January 2023
Welcome to the world of 2023 and I am sure you are all wondering what could possibly surprise us this year! 2022 ended with many negative messages coming from the various statistics and surveys done amongst businesses. I will
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Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office raises £2,600 for Guildford Action
17th March 2021
Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office has raised more than £2,600 for its charity partner, Guildford Action, since September through a number of fundraising activities. Guildford Action provides a safe refuge for people who have fallen through the net, or out
READ MORE
BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
9th October 2019
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a
READ MORE
Free Well-Being Programme Now Online
22nd July 2020
The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) publish all content for EVERYDAY MIRACLES, to encourage well-being and reduce social isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Everyday Miracles is an extensive programme of online content, featuring videos, activity sheets and resources on
READ MORE
Redbox, sponsors of Surrey Chambers Golf Day, partner up to host Carbon Neutral Event.
13th September 2018
Wednesday 12th September saw the first Surrey Chambers Golf Society golf-day of the Autumn season, held at the prestigious and historic New Zealand Golf Club. With new organisation of these SCGS events by the Chambers’ very own wonderfully dedicated
READ MORE
Air filters and opening windows can reduce classroom pollution by up to 36% – Surrey study
14th March 2024
To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In England, 7,800 schools are in locations where
READ MORE
Element Celebrates Opening of New Connected Technologies Laboratory in Surrey
5th June 2024
LONDON, UK – June 4, 2024 – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today hosted the grand opening of its new $10m Connected Technologies Center of Excellence in Surrey, Guildford. In attendance
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